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Odd club names Manchester United nearly took as they celebrate Newton Heath anniversary
Manchester United - but on April 26, 1902, the club's brand could have been very different if some strange names had passed the owner's approval instead.They were previously known as Newton Heath from 1878 in football's pre-formation years after a railway depot between Lancashire and Yorkshire.Newton had a relatively short history after being served with a winding up petition for £2,670, which is equivalent to £290,000 at the rate of market inflation in 2021.A chance meeting between the dog of Newton's captain Harry Stafford and United's first President John Henry Davies that saved the club, according to legend.With Newton struggling for ticket sales, the club held a four-day bazaar and Stafford's dog named "Major" ran away with one of the
